HUNTER HAYES : The New Jersey R & B Singer & Sax Player ,( "Not the Country Artist") ! was Born ( Douglas Hayes Pinkney ) in the town of Montclair New Jersey. In 1951.,He was raised in the church. at 15 a minister

gave Hunter an Old silver "C"Melody Saxophone which he taught himself to play

by ear. He Practiced and learned fast" . in 1968 @ 18 years old, He and His Band 'The HotLine" were signed to De-Lite Records along with